CVE-2026-8380 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not properly verify ownership of every targeted post before permanent deletion, allowing authenticated users with author-level access and above to permanently delete arbitrary posts and pages. When the Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6's "Allow guest uploads" setting is enabled by an administrator, the same deletion primitive becomes reachable by unauthenticated users.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45fcbf74-45be-4cff-a81a-0fea903592a5/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8380?

CVE-2026-8380 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not properly verify ownership of every targeted post before permanent deletion, allowing authenticated users with author-level acces...

How severe is CVE-2026-8380?

CVE-2026-8380 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8380?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.